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Tracker app / befit mum question?

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Poppy1208 wrote:

Just had baby yesterday. I would like to get on weigh watchers or tracking app for calories. I plan to breastfeed. My highest pregnancy weight was 156. I started at 123 - 5 5 inches. 35 years old. My goal is 120 but want to realistic. How many calories should I consume each day? Would appreciate any feedback. Thank you for being such an amazing resource for us all. P x

Download my Perfect Pregnancy and Postpartum Pounds App which will give you an accurate estimate of your daily metabolism while BFing over the course of one year.As to WW, I've found that they routinely over-estimate the amount of cals that BFing raises metabolism, and therefore awards too many points. I suggest that you meld the two systems, so that you don't unintentionally over consume. One point is equal to about 50 calories.For the first 6 weeks pp, all women should eat a high quality diet to hunger. You need to get your milk supply fully entrenched before aiming for fat loss.Your pre-preg was a healthy 20.5 and your gain was within recs, so you did well there. BeFit-Mom

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